A 73-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy were injured when their car overturned on the GC-501. Firefighters had to free one person from the vehicle. Both were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
A serious traffic accident on the GC-501 in Gran Canaria left a 73-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy injured on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near Castillo del Romeral, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, when a car overturned, prompting a rapid emergency response.
According to the Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad (Cecoes) 112, the alert was received at 14:01, triggering the deployment of firefighters, medical teams, and police to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters had to extricate one of the occupants who was trapped inside the overturned vehicle, highlighting the severity of the crash and the immediate risk to those involved.
Medical personnel from the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) provided initial treatment to both victims at the scene. The man and the child suffered multiple contusions and moderate trauma, requiring further care. The 73-year-old was transported to Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, while the 9-year-old was taken to Hospital Universitario Materno Infantil de Canarias for specialized pediatric attention.
Traffic accidents involving overturned vehicles are not uncommon on Spanish roads, especially in areas with winding routes or variable weather conditions. The GC-501 is a key local road, and incidents here can disrupt both local traffic and emergency services. In a related context, severe weather and road incidents have previously led to injuries and evacuations in other regions, as seen when torrential rains in Tarragona caused multiple injuries and forced mass evacuations, underscoring the ongoing challenges for emergency responders across Spain.
Gran Canaria’s emergency services are trained to handle a range of incidents, from traffic collisions to natural disasters. The swift intervention in this case likely prevented more serious consequences. Road safety remains a priority for local authorities, with ongoing campaigns to reduce accidents and improve driver awareness, particularly on routes frequented by both residents and tourists. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of rapid emergency coordination and the risks present on regional roads.
